Program Overview

Bachelor of Marine Science

Overview

The Bachelor of Marine Science offers the full breadth of the marine science discipline, combining knowledge of marine life with a solid understanding of the physical environment across all levels of biological organisation. You will learn about the complex interactions that occur in marine ecosystems and how to manage these systems in a changing world through lectures, laboratory exercises and field excursions.

Majors Available

• Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Marine Biology
• Bachelor of Marine Science and Master of Oceanography
• Marine Science (Extended Major)

The Learning Experience

• A day in the life of a marine science graduate
• Making a splash - ocean predator inspires PhD research
• Why choose UWA

Fees and Scholarships

Domestic Student Fees

• For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study.
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

International Student Fees

• Annual course fee: $49,200.00 (2025)
• Fees are subject to annual indexation.

Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

Careers and Further Study

Career Opportunities

• Marine scientist
• Marine biologist
• Marine environmental consultant
• Coastal planner
• Marine conservationist
• Oceanographer

Further Study

• Master of Marine Science
• Master of Biological Science
• Master of Environmental Science

Entry Requirements

• Achieve the University’s minimum entry score
• Demonstrate English language competence
• Satisfy any prerequisites for your preferred majors

Assured Pathway Information

• If you have a professional career in mind, take advantage of one of our Assured Pathways.
• An Assured Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses from the start of your studies with us.

Why Study Marine Science at UWA?

• UWA has nationally unique facilities and resources that are used across our marine studies.
• This degree at UWA is the ultimate multi- and inter-disciplinary learning experience and leads you to clear choices in a master's degree.
• The specific skills and knowledge developed and demonstrated by graduates are highly valued by employers and will make you highly competitive in the job market.

Quick Details

• Degree specific majors: 4
• Status: Available
• Minimum ATAR: 80
• Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2
• Full-time completion: 3 Years Full-Time
• Course code: BP023
• CRICOS code: J
• Degree type: Specialised Bachelor's Degree
• Campus location: UWA (Crawley campus)

Research

• Research aims to preserve the future of Ningaloo Reef corals
• Rare pictures uncover diverse marine life at Ningaloo Reef

Institute

• UWA Oceans Institute
• The Ocean Institute’s mission is to draw on our world-leading marine research to tackle issues of national and global significance.

Centre

• Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre
• The Indian Ocean Marine Research Centre (IOMRC) provides innovative and effective solutions to challenges facing the world's oceans.